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Book: The Facts and Fictions of Minna Pratt

By Patricia MacLachlan

Minna grows up with odd friends and relatives.

Review date: 8/5/2004

Age 8+

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Book: The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread

By Kate DiCamillo

A great read-aloud or discussion group book..

Review date: 1/20/2004

Age 8+

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Book: All-American Girl

By Meg Cabot

Marred by a pat ending, but an enjoyable romp.

Review date: 3/3/2004

Age 11+

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Book: The Folk Keeper

By Franny Billingsley

Lyrical and exciting novel with strong heroine.

Review date: 1/5/2004

Age 9+

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Book: The Golden Dream of Carlo Chuchio

By Lloyd Alexander

Author's last is a rousing, delightful adventure.

Review date: 1/27/2008

Age 9+

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Book: Stargirl

By Jerry Spinelli

A must-read for middle-schoolers to discuss.

Review date: 9/8/2003

Age 10+

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